8 qualifiers will be run across the country with the top team from each winning their way into the $4,000 Tailgate Bash. 8 more teams will win their way into the bash by playing Friday night September 14th for a total of 16 teams competiting for the $1,250 first prize.

Here are the qualifiers scheduled thus far:

Indianapolis, IN – Aug. 4 - Congratulations to Mike Rice and Tyler Purtlebaugh (Brent Ellis and Sherman Smith could not attend) on Qualifying for the Tailgate Bash

Cleveland, OH – Aug. 24 – Congratulations to Adam Hissner and Chuck Keller on Qualifying for the Tailgate Bash

Greensboro, NC – Aug. 31 – Congratulations to Vic Bradford and Doug Zafft on Qualifying for the Tailgate Bash

Blountville, TN – Sept. 8 – Congratulations to Keith and Cody Buck on Qualifying for the Tailgate Bash

Washington Courthouse, OH – Sept. 8 – Congratulations to Randy Atha and Rick Mayes on Qualifying for the Tailgate Bash

Bridgeview (Chicago), IL – Sept. 9 – Congratulations to Matt and Bret Guy on Qualifying for the Tailgate Bash

Region Cornhole Qualifier – Sept. 9 – Congratulations to Chris Novy and Jennifer Allen on Qualifying for the Tailgate Bash

Covington, KY (Last Chance Qualifier, Top 10 Teams Qualify) – Sept. 14

More information on the bash can be found here:

2012 Tailgate Bash

Over $4,000 in Cash and Prizes!

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The ATL’s Championships of Bags and MegaGate competitions are Labor Day Weekend!

More details can be found here: COBS2012

The CPA would like to thank members Gary Lewis and Dave Weiser for their recent donation to a Youth Center called “First Glance” in Akron, Ohio.

Recently Dave brought the Ohio Cornhole Tour to First Glance to raise money for the facility.  While there participant Gary Lewis was kind enough to donate his set of Cornhole Players Association boards to First Glance and Dave donated a set of bags.  These boards and bags will be used all the time at the Youth Center and the people at First Glance were extremely grateful.  Gary who also works in the Akron area also offered to stop in at times to help teach the kids how to pitch.  As we all know, Gary is one of the best players in the country, so that’s quite an offer for the kids of Akron!

Thank You CPA members for your generosity and dedication towards growing the game we love!

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CPA CERTIFIED TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR!

If you are looking to hold a tournament as a fundraiser, charity event or a corporate challenge. Your local, growing list of CPA directors can save you time and cash! Cornhole tournaments are a great way to raise money and get the exposure you need for your charity or event. Tournaments can be fun and rewarding for all who participate in them. CPA Certified Tournament Directors are equipped with resources, knowledge and experience to help make your event successful. They uphold the high status of certification by the CPA and have very reasonable rates that will make it easy for you to hold an event of any size. If you do not see a director in your area, please send us an email with your event info. Many directors are willing to travel to help run events. This is just one of the many free services provided by the Cornhole Players Association.

Thank you for your support!

In celebration of the Cornhole Players Association’s one year anniversary we would like to offer the CPA Sweet Deal!

Since our anniversary is on Valentine’s Day, we would like to offer all of our members this Sweet Deal.

If you bring aboard one new member, your renewal is only $5. Bring two or more new members and your renewal is FREE! Just tell the new member to email us who referred them.

Thanks for your support!

ATTENTION:

Unfortunately the Players Championship on January, 28 in Roanoke Rapids, NC will need to be postponed for several weeks. The reason being; a possible delay in opening the new hot spot for pitching bags, The Double R Sports Bar in Roanoke Rapids, NC.

The host director thought it would be best to not take a chance and have to make an announcement several days before if things do not go just perfectly to get the doors opened.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, and hope to see you in the next several weeks. Please keep checking back on facebook and the CPA tournament page for updates.

CPA Fans,

As we welcome in the New Year you will start seeing some changes on our website. Recently we’ve updated our wording some and have decided to use the word “certified” instead of “approved” when referring to CPA Tournament Directors and Vendors. This terminology is important to us and you should feel proud to represent the “certified” designation. The CPA takes great pride in partnering and assisting those who conform to our high standards. Being CPA Certified means you have more credibility as you approach sponsors.

If you would like more information on how to become CPA certified, feel free to drop us an email. It’s a great honor but more importantly, it will help you become more successful because we will be right there to support and promote you.

Throughout the year we will continue to reach out to tournament directors, vendors and players to help support the growth of the game through consistency. A few initiatives include a handicap and format system for league directors, a ranking system to measure players around the country and an option for directors to help control their events which will increase player turnout.

For the Good of the Game!